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"Destination: Polarisia."

As the cruise liner drifted further into the distance, she cast her card into the ocean.

She had no desire for anyone to reach her.

Her mind swirled with thoughts as her eyes blinked rapidly. This place would never see her return.

Dave was jolted awake by his phone's chime.

"Quick, the ceremony's about to begin. Why isn't Kate answering?"

His mother's voice on the line sounded worried.

Dave responded casually and ended the call.

At that instant, Leona, lying next to him, stirred from the noise.

"Dave, after you wed my sister, will you still care for me?"

She gazed at Dave with glistening eyes, her fingers repeatedly prodding his arm.

Dave embraced her. "Of course, everything I do is for your sake."

He looked at Leona lovingly and kissed her passionately.

"Come on, darling, let's get ready. We need to go to the wedding location."

After preparing, Dave immediately tried to contact Kate.

He called once, twice, and on the third attempt, there was no answer. An unsettling feeling crept into his heart.

Had something happened to Kate?

Without delay, he gathered his belongings and prepared to head home, disregarding any protests.

Just then, he received a call from an unknown number.

It was Kate's voice.

"It's me. My phone was acting up. Don't fret, I'll be waiting for you at the venue. I have a surprise planned."

Upon hearing Kate, Dave felt relieved at last.

Noticing everyone still searching for Kate, he smiled and assured them.

"Kate just rang me. Don't worry, she's arranging a surprise. Just be patient."

He spoke with a beaming smile, exuding happiness. Even now, she was thinking of surprising him, making him feel truly special.

Hearing this, his friends began to jest.

"You two are still so romantic after all this time. Truly blissful!"

"Oh my, oh my, that's so adorable!"